Job summary
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Clinical Roles - Consultant Paediatrician - Canterbury
Main duties of the job
Psicon is seeking a Consultant Paediatrician with expertise in autism and ADHD to join our multi-disciplinary team. We are committed to providing the highest quality diagnostic assessments, treatment, and support for Autism, ADHD, and Mental Wellbeing.As a Paediatrician specialising in autism assessments for children and adolescents aged 5-18.
About us
Psicon is a
specialist neurodevelopmental service working both privately and with various
NHS trusts to provide autism and ADHD assessments. We are an independent
organisation, but most of our work is for the NHS, whom we are proud to
support. Assessments are carried out by our team of associate clinicians from a
range of clinical backgrounds, in satellite clinics across the country and
remotely. Psicon is committed to offering the best psychological support and
healthcare available. We take an innovative approach to the delivery of our
services and ensure that they are of the highest standards in the industry.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, NICE compliant autism and ADHD assessments.
- For those diagnosed with ADHD, determine clinical suitable for pharmacological treatment and develop bespoke treatment plans for children in line with NICE guidelines, BNFc and company clinical protocols.
- Collaborate with our multi-disciplinary team, including clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, psychiatrists and registered nurses.
- Provide clinical supervision and guidance to independent non-medical prescribers.
- Participate in case discussions and oversee complex clinical cases.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, NICE compliant autism and ADHD assessments.
- For those diagnosed with ADHD, determine clinical suitable for pharmacological treatment and develop bespoke treatment plans for children in line with NICE guidelines, BNFc and company clinical protocols.
- Collaborate with our multi-disciplinary team, including clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, psychiatrists and registered nurses.
- Provide clinical supervision and guidance to independent non-medical prescribers.
- Participate in case discussions and oversee complex clinical cases.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- GMC-registered doctor with a valid license to practice.
- CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred, but not essential.
- Expertise and confidence in autism spectrum disorder ASD and/or ADHD assessments for children and young people.
- Up-to-date with revalidation and appraisal processes.
- A professional who embodies our values of trust, integrity, commitment, and kindness.
- Passionate about delivering clinical excellence for every child and young person.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- GMC-registered doctor with a valid license to practice.
- CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred, but not essential.
- Expertise and confidence in autism spectrum disorder ASD and/or ADHD assessments for children and young people.
- Up-to-date with revalidation and appraisal processes.
- A professional who embodies our values of trust, integrity, commitment, and kindness.
- Passionate about delivering clinical excellence for every child and young person.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
